Chapter 639： Female paramedic?

"Welcome, Ryan."

"You're welcome, Tang."

Entering the banquet hall of the Waldorf Astoria Hotel, Ryan shook hands with the welcoming Don Logan. When we met last time, the other party was the President of Time Warner, and has now become the chairman of the board of directors.

This is a celebration party organized by Time Warner. Once Time Warner and AOL formally merged, it became the world’s number one media group. Secondly, it has gone through the fiasco of Catwoman and the tepidity of Troy. Later, "Wonder Woman", jointly created by many subsidiaries such as comics and Warner Bros., achieved results that far exceeded expectations.

"Wonder Woman" was released in North America for more than a month, and won more than 260 million US dollars in the box office. The final North American box office is very likely to be close to or exceed 300 million US dollars. Moreover, the film's box office accumulated in the overseas regions where it was shown Close to 200 million U.S. dollars, it has now achieved 450 million U.S. dollars worldwide, far surpassing the "Troy" that was released more than two months earlier.

This is also the highest-grossing film among Warner's recent films.

"I saw an acquaintance, go say hello."

Charlize, who was holding him, said in a low voice and walked to the other side. Ryan and the people from Warner continued the topic just now. Gerald, who came over from Los Angeles, was still talking to him "Wonder Woman". Man".

"According to our estimates, the global box office of this movie will be close to 600 million U.S. dollars."

The box office sales of "Wonder Woman" greatly eased the huge pressure on Gerald. "If we can reach this number, we will be able to recover the cost of the movie through the box office."

"Congratulations." Ryan raised his glass to him, and Gerald, who was standing opposite, took the glass and drank it, then smiled and said, "We should congratulate you, Ryan, Disney It’s the biggest winner of the summer vacation."

Ryan just smiled. But didn't say anything.

Don Logan took the initiative and said in a very emotional tone, "The Superman Family is $300 million, "Spider-Man 2" is $370 million, and "The Day After Tomorrow" is $200 million. This is only the North American box office. ! You know, Ryan? After seeing this, I want to change positions with you."

"If you take out the same amount of shares, I have no objection." Ryan touched the glass with him, joking casually. "Time Warner is the world's number one media group."

Drinking the soda in the cup, Ryan continued, “Warner has a lot of profit points, and unlike Disney, it needs good enough film and television works to drive the overall business.”

Warner’s senior executives did not take Ryan’s words, and very cleverly changed the topic. Only these executives knew that Time Warner, after swallowing AOL, despite being named the world’s No. 1 media group. number. In fact, it is not as good as it seems.

"Ryan, I heard that Disney is planning to cooperate with a Chinese group company to invest in China's cinema market?" Tang Logan turned to Disney's recent investment actions, "Has the intention been reached?"

"The agreement was just signed last week."

The news was originally released by him deliberately, and it is not surprising that others know. "Disney is just a shareholder."

He can only be a shareholder, which is related to the media market, and the other side will not allow international groups to obtain actual ownership and operation rights, just like the cinema chain where he worked in his previous life. There is also investment from international sources, but no right to speak.

"Does Warner also have investment considerations in this regard?" Ryan asked tentatively.

"Indeed." Don Logan nodded, seeing Ryan handing the empty cup to the waiter passing by. He beckoned and sent a cup of soda, and continued, "The Chinese film market has developed at an amazing speed in recent years. We have also reached an agreement with a company that they will accept the capital injection from Warner.

"That's great." Ryan took the soda from the waiter. "The number of screens on the opposite side is insufficient, which is an obstacle that affects our films' high box office. If they can advance their theater line construction speed, it won't take too much. In time, China will become the second largest film market after North America."

"Don't forget their population base." Gerald added.

"I suggest..." Don Logan glanced around and raised his wine glass, "For us to get more profits from the Chinese market, cheers!"

"Cheers!"

Everyone raised their wine glasses at the same time. In this matter, they have common interests.

In the past few years, even Hollywood’s dullest film companies have understood the huge potential of the Chinese market. Those who have the ability do not want to go there to make profits. Except for pioneers like Paramount and Disney, the other big ones. Companies have also established branches in China. Even DreamWorks Animation Studios, which want to place the Far East branch in Hong Kong, are now planning to change to Shanghai or Beijing.

When enough benefits are revealed, the commercial-first Hollywood will swarm like sharks that smell of blood.

As one of the earliest pioneers, Disney has taken over the foundation that Jenkins Pictures originally built, and has been at the forefront of Hollywood in terms of the introduction of its films or the sale and transfer of related copyrights.

Most typically, in 1998, the DVD copyright of "Titanic" Jenkins Pictures only sold a price of 3 million RMB, while the copyright auction held in "The Lord of the Rings: Return of the King" last year, the price was 20 million RMB, which does not count the licensing fees for TV stations and other aspects.

Despite the impacts and restrictions of piracy and other aspects, Disney's profits from China in the film and television industry have almost doubled every year.

The topic has been revolving around the movie. When Tim Burton came over, several senior Warner executives still had some small disputes about whether to continue the "Wonder Woman" series or restart "Batman".

After all, this is Warner's internal affairs, Ryan beckoned to them and left there altogether.

There were a lot of acquaintances at the party, Ryan met Brian Singer before he went far, and he just nodded to each other.

Brian Singer has fulfilled the contract with Marvel for three films. "X-Men 3: Last Stand" completed all the post-production work in July, but the film was pushed to be released in May next year by Marvel.

On the stage of the banquet hall, a melodious waltz sounded. Ryan refused the invitation of several ladies. When he was about to go to Charlize, a Bai Shengsheng's palm was handed to him.

"Okay, Ryan?"

Facing Gal Gado’s invitation, Ryan shook his head slowly, “Forget it, did you forget that I stepped on your foot at Arnold’s party?”

Although dancing is part of social etiquette, he is really not good at it.

"okay then."

Gail Gado took two glasses of juice from the passing waiter and handed it over, "Remember you don't drink."

"Thank you." Ryan took it.

"I should thank you and Nat." The long-legged girl is obviously a sensible person.

"You're welcome." Ryan smiled and shook his head. "In fact, we didn't do anything."

"But without your words." Gal Gado touched his cup, "I definitely can't get the role of Princess Diana."

"I became famous overnight!" She exaggerated, "I didn't even dare to think of this feeling before."

"Congratulations," Ryan said after taking a sip of juice.

The first part of the series was a success. If nothing else, Natalie’s Jewish friend almost got a long-term meal ticket.

"I talked to Nat on the phone the other day."

Gail Gado is a smart person, knowing that Ryan takes care of her more on Natalie's affection. "She said that after filming "The Hunger Games", is she going to prepare her new work? Or as a director?"

"Yeah~" Ryan nodded, hearing the familiar sound of high-heeled shoes coming from the side, speeding up his speech, "It's a biopic."

After speaking, he turned his head, greeted Charlize who was walking over, and said with a smile, "Done talking?"

Raising his eyebrows and taking Ryan's arm, Charlize looked at Gal Gado, "Don't you introduce me?"

"Hello, Miss Theron, this is Gail Gado, from Israel."

"Hello, Miss Gado."

Charlize nodded to her again after gently squeezing the hand that the other party proactively extended.

Although he was curious about some rumors in his heart, Gail Gado knew he was going to leave, and after speaking to the two of Ryan, he turned and left.

"This is the new Wonder Woman?" Charlize's eyes fell on the slender back of the other person. "It's really beautiful. No wonder it can win so many boys and girls likes."

"This shows that the market fully accepts movies with women as the protagonist." Ryan thought of another aspect.

Successful movies are often the result of the superposition of many factors and failed movies as long as there is a little unlikable is enough. Although "The Hunger Games" novels are hot, he is still a little worried. After all The movie is several years ahead of schedule.

"What did you do just now?" Ryan led Charlize to the rest area, randomly selected a table, and sat down next to him. "It seems to have a good chat?"

"I met the director of Oliver Stone." Charlize reached out and helped Ryan tidy up the crooked bow tie. "He wants to invite me to star in his new movie, a female paramedic who died in the 9/11 incident."

"Female paramedic?"

I remembered that Oliver Stone was in bad luck after entering the new century. It seemed that no movie had achieved corresponding good results. Ryan couldn't help frowning, "The 9/11 incident? Could it be that he wanted to adapt the movie?"

"Ok."

Seeing his frowning brow, Charlize nodded seriously, "Oliver Stone intends to wait for the release of "Alexander the Great" and adapt the collapse of the World Trade Center into a movie." (To be continued...)()